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Complete the following statement. The diffraction of a wave through a single opening produces

A

refraction

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an angle of incidence

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C

a semicircular wave pattern

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an increase in speed of the wave

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a decreases in speed of the wave

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Solution

The correct option is D a semicircular wave pattern
Through a single opening, the wave spreads symmetrically in all directions causing a wave to form a semi-circular pattern.

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